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View Article 10 p.m. December 29, 2025 ABC Local Video shows car almost falling down cliff near Lake Tahoe on Christmas https://abc7.com/post/video-shows-car-almost-falling-down-cliff-lake-tahoe-christmas/18331186/ LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (KABC) -- New dashcam video shows the moment good Samaritans jumped into action to help two people whose car came close to falling down a cliff near Lake Tahoe on Christmas. Yvett Bañares-Tala and Ruben Tala, a local staff sergeant, were heading to Lake Tahoe for their …
View Article 8:02 p.m. December 29, 2025 WBEZ Health officials see spike in flu cases in Cook County, say it's not too late to get shots https://www.wbez.org/health-medicine/2025/12/29/health-officials-see-spike-in-flu-cases-in-cook-county-say-its-not-too-late-to-get-shots Chicago health officials are urging residents to get the influenza vaccine to keep themselves safe as the region and nation are seeing an uptick in cases. “It’s been rising for the last month. As expected, we saw a little bit of a bump after the Thanksgiving holiday. We’re going to …
View Article 8:02 p.m. December 29, 2025 WBEZ CPS Board OKs small property tax hike, but cash-flow problems likely to persist https://www.wbez.org/education/2025/12/29/cps-board-oks-small-property-tax-hike-but-cash-flow-problems-likely-to-persist The Chicago Board of Education approved a small increase to its property tax levy on Monday that will allow the district to collect about $40 million more than originally planned. For taxpayers, that means someone with a $250,000 home will pay about $8 more next year. The school board approved …
View Article 8:01 p.m. December 29, 2025 NBC Local Jake Davis, Keaton Wagler power No. 20 Illinois to a 90-55 win over Southern https://www.nbcchicago.com/chicago-sports-bears-sox-cubs-bulls-blackhawks/jake-davis-keaton-wagler-power-no-20-illinois-to-a-90-55-win-over-southern/3869137/ Jake Davis hit five 3-pointers and finished with 15 points and Keaton Wagler had 11 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds as No. 20 Illinois closed out its non- conference schedule with a 90-55 win over Southern on Monday. Zvonimir Ivisic had 13 points and three blocked shots, and his …
View Article 8:01 p.m. December 29, 2025 NBC Local Scrapyard fire on Chicago's West Side sends smoke, flames into the air https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/scrapyard-fire-on-chicagos-west-side-sends-smoke-flames-into-the-air/3869170/ Chicago firefighters worked for hours to extinguish a fire at a scrapyard on Chicago's West Side on Monday evening. Intense flames erupted near South Central Avenue and West Fillmore Street -- not far from the Eisenhower Expressway. Thick smoke blew across Central, forcing firefighters to close the street until the …
View Article 8:01 p.m. December 29, 2025 NBC Local Health officials see spike in flu cases in Cook County after Christmas holiday https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/health-officials-see-spike-in-flu-cases-in-cook-county-after-christmas-holiday/3869179/ Chicago health officials are urging residents to get the influenza vaccine to keep themselves safe as the region and nation are seeing an uptick in cases. “It’s been rising for the last month. As expected, we saw a little bit of a bump after the Thanksgiving holiday. We’re going to …
View Article 8:01 p.m. December 29, 2025 NBC Local Music City Bowl represents end of an era for Illinois, Luke Altmyer https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/big-ten/music-city-bowl-represents-end-of-an-era-for-illinois-luke-altmyer/3869189/ The Illinois Fighting Illini won’t just be going for their ninth win of the season Tuesday, but they’ll also be saying goodbye to one of the school’s all- time great quarterbacks. Luke Altmyer will suit up for his final game for the Illini as they take on Tennessee in the …
View Article 8:01 p.m. December 29, 2025 NBC Local 5 tornadoes hit Iroquois, Livingston counties on Sunday: NWS https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/5-tornadoes-hit-iroquois-livingston-counties-on-sunday-nws/3869178/ _Editor's note: Video in the player above shows storm damage in the Decatur area, where an EF-2 tornado caused extensive damage to several homes._ Several tornadoes ripped through Iroquois and Livingston counties on Sunday as storms with estimated maximum winds of up to 95 miles per hour swept across central …
View Article 8:01 p.m. December 29, 2025 Fox Chicago Chicago Board of Education quietly votes to raise property taxes http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-board-education-quietly-votes-raise-property-taxes ![Chicago Board of Education quietly votes to raise property taxes][25] #### [ Chicago Board of Education quietly votes to raise property taxes ][26] A secretive meeting by the Chicago Board of Education led to the approval of increased property taxes on homeowners. #### The Brief * * The Chicago Board …
View Article 8:01 p.m. December 29, 2025 Fox Chicago 25,000 pounds of stolen protein powder found in Bridgeview, sheriff says http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/stolen-protein-powder-bridgeview #### The Brief * * Police found about 25,000 pounds of stolen protein powder in a Bridgeview warehouse last week. * Investigators estimated the stolen powder was worth about $500,000. **BRIDGEVIEW, Ill.** \- Police found about 25,000 pounds of [ stolen protein powder ][19] in a warehouse in suburban Bridgeview …
View Article 8:01 p.m. December 29, 2025 Fox Chicago Chicago Weather: Massive drop in temps continues thru week http://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-massive-drop-temps-continues-thru-week ![Chicago Weather: Cold air blasts city, makes for messy commute][15] #### [ Chicago Weather: Cold air blasts city, makes for messy commute ][16] Fox Chicago's Mark Strehl has the forecast for Dec. 29, 2025. **CHICAGO** \- The abrupt change in temperatures continues tonight with overnight lows in the teens. Wind …
View Article 8:01 p.m. December 29, 2025 Fox Chicago Chicago family says ICE is ignoring judge's order, keeping 2 men detained http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/family-says-ice-detaining-man-despite-judge-orders ![Chicago family says ICE ignored order to release man][8] #### [ Chicago family says ICE ignored order to release man ][9] A Chicago family is demanding answers after they say ICE is ignoring a judge's order by keeping a man locked up. #### The Brief * * A Chicago family …
View Article 8:01 p.m. December 29, 2025 Fox Chicago Lawyers demand evidence of alleged DC pipe bomber's confession http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/lawyers-demand-evidence-alleged-dc-pipe-bombers-confession ![Lawyers demand evidence of alleged DC pipe bomber's confession][1] #### [ Lawyers demand evidence of alleged DC pipe bomber's confession ][2] FOX 5 D.C.'s Katie Barlow has the latest. #### The Brief * * Lawyers for Brian Cole, accused of placing pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committees' …
View Article 8:01 p.m. December 29, 2025 Chicago Tribune Feds to award Illinois $193M next year for rural health care as part of Big Beautiful Bill Act, as state braces for Medicaid cuts. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/29/illinois-rural-health-care-big-beautiful-bill/ The federal government is awarding Illinois $193 million next year to support rural health care — money that’s part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but not enough to make up for Medicaid cuts from the measure, state health leaders say. Illinois asked the federal government for $200 million …
View Article 8:01 p.m. December 29, 2025 Chicago Sun-Times Ben Johnson's trick play with game on line vs. 49ers speaks volumes about Bears' progress offensively https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2025/12/29/ben-johnsons-trick-play-with-game-on-line-vs-49ers-speaks-volumes-about-bears-progress-offensively * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][29] * [ Facebook ][30] * [ Bluesky ][31] * [ Email ][32] * [ Reddit ][33] * [ Flipboard ][34] With the game on the line against the 49ers on Sunday, [ Bears ][35] coach Ben Johnson thought he …
View Article 8:01 p.m. December 29, 2025 Chicago Sun-Times Health officials see spike in flu cases in Cook County, say it's not too late to get shots https://chicago.suntimes.com/health/2025/12/29/health-officials-see-spike-in-flu-cases-in-cook-county-say-its-not-too-late-to-get-shots * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][17] * [ Facebook ][18] * [ Bluesky ][19] * [ Email ][20] * [ Reddit ][21] * [ Flipboard ][22] Chicago health officials are urging residents to get the influenza vaccine to keep themselves safe as the region and …
View Article 8:01 p.m. December 29, 2025 Chicago Sun-Times CPS Board OKs small property tax hike, but cash-flow problems likely to persist https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2025/12/29/cps-board-oks-small-property-tax-hike-but-cash-flow-problems-likely-to-persist * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] The Chicago Board of Education approved a small increase to its property tax levy on Monday that will allow …
View Article 8:01 p.m. December 29, 2025 Chicago Defender Get Ready to Honor America’s Birthday by Fighting for Freedom, Again https://chicagodefender.com/get-ready-to-honor-americas-birthday-by-fighting-for-freedom-again/ ![][4] **_By Ben Jealous_** America has a big birthday this year. Here’s a hint: The celebration will not feel much like the last big one in 1976. I still believe our nation’s best days are ahead. But our history—and our headlines—suggest we are facing a familiar test. Another fraught fight …
View Article 8:01 p.m. December 29, 2025 Chicago Defender Supreme Court Blocks Trump Military Advance on Chicago https://chicagodefender.com/supreme-court-blocks-trump-military-advance-on-chicago/ ![][1] “In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has decisively halted President Donald Trump’s attempt to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, reinforcing the limits of executive authority.” “The Supreme Court, citing an 1878 law prohibiting military involvement in domestic policing, rejected President Trump’s bid for broad authority to deploy …
View Article 8 p.m. December 29, 2025 CBS Local Shipment of protein powder worth more than $500K recovered from Bridgeview, Illinois, warehouse https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/shipment-of-protein-powder-recovered-from-bridgeview-warehouse/ A cargo theft investigation has led to another discovery, this time at a warehouse in Bridgeview, Illinois. The Cook County Sheriff's Office said its Organized Retail Crime Unit was contacted by a supply chain earlier this month after a large shipment of Seeq protein powder was missing. Investigators later learned …